I just got back for my booth where I put out a vintage child's china tea set. It is in very good condition and very unusual in that it has a covered casserole, oval platter, gravyboat with attacted under plate included in the set. I wish I had thought to bring my camera and taken a picture. I just love the way it looks on the little table.
Mary
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Sunday, November 27, 2011
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This is my first attempt at blogging. So be patient with me. I hope to fill this blog with things I love. Today, I love being alone and having time on my hands to do this. Yesterday, I worked a tiny bit in my three antique booths. Love going there and seeing what has sold since my last visit the previous week, or days ago.
In case you are wondering, the booths are located inside Uniques and Antiques, at beautiful downtown Plainview, Texas. The three booths reflect my different interest in antiques, Old World, Shabby but Chic, and Americana. I try to reflect the concept in each of the booths with separate colors and looks. My son says they look the same to him. What do men know? The merchandise comes from estate sales, ebay, auctions, garage sales, and thrift shops.
I started in the antique business about 8 years ago, as a type of mental therapy for myself. At the time, I was working at Hale County Crisis Center and counseling rape and abuse victims. Some of the victims were little girls 3 and 4 years old. I was so angry at the perpertrator that I felt I needed an outlet, and at the same time, I was dealing my mother's estate, and needed a way to sale her furniture and old things, that I didn't have an interest in keeping.
I thought having a booth for a few months would nicely take care of both needs. This has been an absolutely positive experience as it keeps me busy looking for new (old) items for the booths. The first booth was called Granny's Place, as my idea was to fill it with things I remembered from my grandmother's homes. This booth was located at Broadway Gifts and Antiques which has since closed, but I had a booth at Uniques and Antiques before that, and asked Rick Davis the owner if I could have another booth just before BG&A closed. It has been a good marriage. I opened the third booth one just recently when the ladies next to my first booth closed shop.
I also have repurposed items in the Shabby but Chic booth, and include craft items with the most recent items being hand painted cabbage rose gift bags and glass ornaments.
This blog will include craft projects, recipes, tips for better living, as in real life I am a psychotherapist and councelor. Sorry no free sessions, just tips for a better life.
Today's Tip
Take time to be thankful for your blessings during the holidays. It will help you to set priorities, manage your time better, and sleep soundly.
In case you are wondering, the booths are located inside Uniques and Antiques, at beautiful downtown Plainview, Texas. The three booths reflect my different interest in antiques, Old World, Shabby but Chic, and Americana. I try to reflect the concept in each of the booths with separate colors and looks. My son says they look the same to him. What do men know? The merchandise comes from estate sales, ebay, auctions, garage sales, and thrift shops.
I started in the antique business about 8 years ago, as a type of mental therapy for myself. At the time, I was working at Hale County Crisis Center and counseling rape and abuse victims. Some of the victims were little girls 3 and 4 years old. I was so angry at the perpertrator that I felt I needed an outlet, and at the same time, I was dealing my mother's estate, and needed a way to sale her furniture and old things, that I didn't have an interest in keeping.
I thought having a booth for a few months would nicely take care of both needs. This has been an absolutely positive experience as it keeps me busy looking for new (old) items for the booths. The first booth was called Granny's Place, as my idea was to fill it with things I remembered from my grandmother's homes. This booth was located at Broadway Gifts and Antiques which has since closed, but I had a booth at Uniques and Antiques before that, and asked Rick Davis the owner if I could have another booth just before BG&A closed. It has been a good marriage. I opened the third booth one just recently when the ladies next to my first booth closed shop.
I also have repurposed items in the Shabby but Chic booth, and include craft items with the most recent items being hand painted cabbage rose gift bags and glass ornaments.
This blog will include craft projects, recipes, tips for better living, as in real life I am a psychotherapist and councelor. Sorry no free sessions, just tips for a better life.
Today's Tip
Take time to be thankful for your blessings during the holidays. It will help you to set priorities, manage your time better, and sleep soundly.
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